This workshop, led by Kamal Thapen and Claire Rennie was for Alexander Technique teachers and related professionals who wished to explore working professionally in partnership to deliver services in business, health, education and not for profit organisations.

There was a combination of presentations, small group work and whole group discussions with the opportunity to share experiences and discover each others strengths. It enabled participants to looking at the broader possibilities.

Participant Feedback

Excellent workshop. Content was exactly what you promised, and much more. Anne Battye and Sean Carey were very good at keeping to their agenda while at the same time being aware of and open to the participants' needs and wishes. Both very calm and down-to-earth. The location and space were ideal.

The most beneficial aspect for me was the very clear, "simple" ground rules of the profound technique presented in a very subtle way. I often forget the guidelines, go off on a tangent - it got me back on track.

Teacher attending from Basel, Switzerland

Excellent. Exactly down to the details which I was hoping for: breaking procedures down, inhibition, observation,using eyes, using wall for information etc.

I was so pleased to be able to come to the Ground Rules workshop. It was just what I needed, refreshment and stimilus. You have avery good facility there...

Teacher from Devon

It delivered exactly what it promised and more. Power of the purity and simplicity of the work. Lovely space.

Anne always gives the feeling of the depth behind the work. Sean Carey's questions to Marjory Barlow in the book are very well though through.

Taking just two aspects / procedures was a good balance.

Event very good. Sensiby constrained, while giving plenty to think about and well paced.

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About Kamal Thapen & Claire Rennie

Kamal Thapen - has experience in management and partnership working both withing the Alexander Technique and the printing industry. This has included 8 years on STAT Council (3 years as Chair) and most recently leading the partnership project to publish the 'Alexander Technique: the Ground Rules - Marjory Barlow in conversation with Sean Carey'.

Claire Rennie - has worked in major partnership projects both in engineering / business and most recently for 9 years in developing an award winning community charity. As an Alexander Technique teacher, Claire has constantly promoted the benefits of working together by focusing on our common strengths.